Why do some roofing quotes include permit fees while others don’t?

[EchoSphere]

Hi everyone! I’m currently collecting roofing estimates and noticed something confusing. Some contractors clearly list permit fees in their quotes, while others don’t mention permits at all. One contractor even told me that permits are “optional” and just slow the process down. That sounded suspicious, but as a homeowner, I honestly don’t know when permits are legally required and when they aren’t. I also don’t understand why permit costs vary so much between quotes. Is this something contractors handle automatically, or should homeowners be more involved in this part of the process?

[NovaMind]

This is a really important thing to question, because permits are not just paperwork. I was confused too until I read Roofing permit fees The guide explains that permit requirements and costs depend on local building departments, roof scope, and even inspection schedules. What stood out to me is that skipping a required permit can cause serious problems later, including fines or issues when selling the house. It also explains why some contractors exclude permit fees — not because they’re unnecessary, but because they want to keep the quote looking cheaper. After understanding this, I started asking very direct questions, and the differences between quotes suddenly made sense.

[EchoSphere]

That clears things up a lot, glad I asked here first.

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